Refill Ireland

Here at Refill Ireland we want to help you refill your reusable water bottle on the go, and inspire your community to Take Back the Tap! Be a part of the movement to reduce plastic waste across Ireland. Here you can find all you need to get involved.

Barry O'Connor and Katie Mahon, Co-ordinators of Refill Ireland

The Idea

Plastic bottles are the most common form of litter on Irish coastlines. Last year, approximately 2.5 million plastic bottles were disposed of every single day, and less than 40% of these made it into the recycling system. Plastic bottles are a massive part of the pollution in our streets, countrysides, waterways and beaches.

Plastic bottles are the most common form of litter on Irish coastlines. Last year, approximately 2.5 million plastic bottles were disposed of every single day, and less than 40% of these made it into the recycling system. Plastic bottles are a massive part of the pollution in our streets, countrysides, waterways and beaches.

Refill Ireland is a campaign to reduce plastic bottle waste by encouraging people to bring their own water bottles and refill on the go instead of buying bottled water. By finding and mapping public water fountains and also encouraging as many businesses as possible to sign up to the Refill campaign - to offer quibble-free tap water refills - they are building a movement to address the growing problem of single-use plastic.

What's Involved?

You can become a Refill Champion in your town or village by encouraging businesses to join the Refill campaign to offer free refills while also building awareness of the problems of single-use plastic and encouraging people in your community to avail of the free refills. Refill Ireland provides you with stickers that businesses can proudly share on their window to show they are participating. People can also find their nearest refill point on the national 'Tap Map' which shows all public water fountains and participating businesses.

"When we approached local businesses about joining the Refill Campaign, I have to say most people had a great attitude and are ready for change. The damage plastic is causing to our seas, wildlife and environment is on the news and in the papers most days so people are very aware of what’s happening and want to do their bit. The response overall was really positive."

Ann Nolan, Refill Champion in Tramore, Co. Waterford

How to get involved

Time:
A couple of hours a week will get you started and then you can talk to local businesses as you happen to call in or walk by.

If you're interested in addressing the single-use plastic problem, Refill Ireland provides a simple and effective way to begin eliminating plastic bottles from our communities. Here, you'll find everything you need to build a Refill movement in your community!

5 Steps

Make a Personal Commitment & ShareMap out Local BusinessesTalk to Local Business OwnersUpdate the Map Continue to Build Awareness Locally

Who?

Passionate about cutting down the amount of single-use plasticCan mobilise a movement in their local community